Charity registration number 1108131 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 05235539
ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr G Dunn
Mr G Park
Miss J Harris
Mr K Edgell
Mrs L Williams
Reverend J Sadler
Reverend T Ferguson
(Appointed 19 February
20251
Charlty number
1108131
Company number
05235539
Registered office
Sl Martin'5 Centre
Rornan Avenue
Byker
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
England
NE6 2RJ
Independent examiner
Robson Laidler Accountants Limited
Fernwood House
Fernwood Road
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
England
NE2 1TJ
Bankers
Unity Trust Bank PIC
Four Brindley Place
Birmingham
B12JB

ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
Slalement of financial activities
Balance sheet
10
Statement of cash flows
11
Notes to the financial statements
12-23

ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees are pleased to present their annual directors, report with the unaudited financial statements of the
charity for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025. which are also prepared to meet the requirement of a directors, report
and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandurn and
Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable
to charities preparing their annual accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
St Martin's Centre was completed in 2006 and is a large, bright space consisting of four multipurpose rooms, a
coffee shop, a kitchen, nursery and a church. Situated on the border of Byker and Walker in Newcastle upon Tyne,
the centre provides a facility which is used by all sections of this community as a safe meeting and learning place.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTVITIES
Objectives and alms
The objects as set in the Governing Document are-.
-to promote the physical, intellectual and social development of young children, particularfy those who are
disadvantaged, to ensure that they are ready to flourish when they go to school.,
to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, and in particular the East End of that
City (the area of benefit) by associating together the local inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other
organisalions in a common effort lo advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for
recreation and leisure lime occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants.,
-to advance the Christian religion.,
-to establish or secure the establishment of a Community Centre and lo manage and lo rnaintain the same and to
do all such things as are usually carried out in such a centre in furtherance of these aims.
The Charity fulfils these objects by..
-The delivery Df children's services specifically for the local community in liaison with partners, inclLJding Children
and Families Newcastle East, through which the Charity seeks to provide opportunities for personal and social
development of children and their families lo address issues that affect their lives and maximise opportunities for
children.
The provisian of quality childcare in St Martin's Centre Nursery, providing term time day care for local children
aged between two and five.
Providing volunteering and training opportunities, principally in the coffee shop and nursery, to help local people
move closer to employment, increase their skill set and confidence levels.
Delivering a wide timetable of activities for older people, providing a welcoming environment where people feel
supported and new friendships are made.
The provision of outreach support lo those who are most vulnerable in our comrnunity, and the provision of food
parcels for families and individuals in their times of need
Working in a wide number of partnerships, including statutory bodies and other voluntary sector organisations, and
in consultation with the local community to provide facilities and activities to incr8ase awareness and opportunities
for residents of all ages.
-Sl Martin's Centre incorporates St Martin's Church and the centre works in partnership with the church, although
the charity does not promote any religion and Ihe centre is welcoming to people from all faiths or none.
-In addition to delivering the Charity's own activities and services. space within the centre is also available to hire by
local organisalions, thereby maximising the use of the space and providing the best possible facilities for local
residents. The Charity aims lo include services and activities for all age ranges, cultures, circumstances and
abilities.
The mission of St Martin's Centre Partnership is to work with local people to live happy, healthy and safe lives.

ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Slgnlflcant actlvltles
The trustees approved a revised business plan, which outlined the programme of activities and development areas
for the year. This focused mainly on the continued support for the community during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis
and the development and adaptation of projects to respond to the needs of our community. These are highlighted in
more detail below..
Chil
ren an
Following the 'outstanding' judgement in July 2022, Sl Martin's Centre Nursery has worked hard to maintain the
same level of service, maximising the opportunity for children to reach their potential and be in the best possible
position lo start school. The number of children with special educational needs continues to be high compared to
pre-pandemic levels and we employed a SENCO Leader and a specialist SEN Early Years Practitioner during the
year lo provide one-to-one focused activities with the children in the nursery and ensure each child can access the
maximum amount of support available during their lime with us as well as providing support to the families. Daily
attendance at the nursery is good, with an average attendance of 82 /0 for the year.
We have continued to offer a 'Slay and Play, session for parents with young children funded from our reserves.
This has been well attended during the year, with an average of 30 each session.
Volunteerin
Volunteers receive a full induction and training, relevant to their role in the centre. Opportunities are available in the
coffee shop, nursery, older people's groups and young children's activities. We are a small staff team and recognise
that without volunteers we wauld not be able to offer the wide range of services and activities that we do. We also
understand the beneficial impact volunteering has on the volunteers themselves, with improved confidence, feelings
of wellbeing and skills gained. An amazing 1,796 hours {2024.'993 hours) were donated by volunteers in the year,
equivalent to 1 FTE post.
Older Peo
le and Befriendin
and Wellbein
ro
ecl
We offer a full In-house timetable of activities for older adults, including exercise classes, soaal groups, IT support
groups, hot meal provision and trips and excursions. During the year, the provision of physical activities was
expanded to include line dancing and stretch, with ongoing classes including chair-based exercise, Zumba Gold, Tai
Chi and Gentle Circuits. On average, we welcome 11512024'.761 older adulls to the groups each week. This work is
funded by the Kellett Fund Ihrough the Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, with the
expansion of physical activities funded by the Pargiter Trust, together with the Pamela and Dorothy Denham,
Joseph Brough Charitable Trust, Brian & Margaret Thompson and Pamela Denham Grassroots funds, all through
the Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.
We are into our final year of funding frorn Henry Smith Charity to develop and deliver our Befriending and Wellbeing
project, which was identified as a need through our outreach work during the pandemic. The project cyjnlinues lo do
well, with social prescribers referring those most in need for friendship and support in their own home. The funding
also includes the continued provision of food parcels to familie5 and individuals, with 540 12024.'6131 parcels
distributed in the year.
For part of the year, Search Newcastle funded our fortnightly Memory Tea sessions for those diagnosed with
dementia. The group offered a variety of activities and trips, including pet therapy, drumming and singing sessions.
This relaxed group was so beneficial, both to people living with dementia and their carers, that we have continued
delivery of the groLJP, funding il from reserves Ljnlil all2rnative funding can be sourced.
The Avenue coffee sho
The Avenue is at the heart of the centre, offering affordable, delicious meals, snacks, barista coffees and drinks as
well as a place to feel welcomed and make new friends. It also provides volunteering opportunities where local
people can gain customer service and barista skills, as well as improving confidence and feelings of wellbeing.
Cost of livin
crisis
In FebrLJary 2025, we received funding from Newcastle City Cauncil to support our wellbeing hub. This has enabled
the provision of free snacks and drinks in the coffee shop from March and into the new financial yea r, with 442 free
snacks provided in the first month. We also generated fundraising from local businesses and at the Christmas Fair
to supply Christmas hampers containing gifts, treats and food staples lo 57 families most in need.

ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Public benefit
When planning the activities for the year, the trustees have regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public
benefit. St Martin's Centre runs activities and programmes for all age ranges and the ServI￿S are open lo all
members of the local community.
The people accessing our services benefit directly through the services and activities we provide. Through
participation in our programmes and activities they develop the skills and confidence lo be able to make positive
choices and are able to inGrease their living standards, health and wellbeing. Working with our staff they are able to
identify barriers to success and develop the skills and strategies to overcome them and progress into education,
employment, volunteering or training. They are able to form better relationships with peers and families and work
lowaTds contributing to the IoGal comrnunity in a positive way. This also benefits the family and the local community.
Less than 1.10 of nursery income was received in the form of fees, highlighting the level of deprivation in the area we
serve.
The Centre has arguably benefited the public more during recent limes than at any other time in its history. People
are increasingly in need following the pandemic and continuing cost-of-living crisis and we have extended our
reach, been flexible in our delivery and secured sufficient funding to be able lo carry this out.
Volunteers
St Martin's Centre has a volunteering policy in place, together with volunteer agreements and staff policies which
also relate to volunteers. During the year we worked with 23 volunteers (2024'.291, with 23 active volunleers at the
year end. Currently we have 22 active volunteers.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
Our general activities within the centre are driven by the community around us in Byker and Walker, Newcastle
upon Tyne, and we offer a wide range of activities for all age groups, SUGh as Ihe under-five play groups, nursery
provision for two to five year olds, baby socials and breaslfeeding support groups. For the over 55s, we offer a
weekly nutritious, home-made lunch and sociallsupport groups to tackle the key problem of social isolation amongsl
the elderly wilhin Byker and Walker. We have extended our provision with our outreach Befriending and Wellbeing
project. providing social support for people in their homes and Ihe continued provision of food par￿lS to those most
in need via referrals from social prescribers, schools, GPS and local organisations. We also offer a volunteering
project, providing skill building, training and volunteering experience in a professional workplace for local people.
We work closely with the Children and Families Newcastle East, targeting those families most in need of our
services. We are a dynamic and evolving centre that looks lo identify the need within our community and develop
services appropriately.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial dependency
St Martin's Centre continues to be impacted by the uncertainty of financial support to the volunta ry sector and the
cost-of-living crisis. However, the charity has received sufficient income to operate its essential services and
support core costs, including from Newcastle City Council for Children and Families Newcastle East activities, room
hire contributions and payments under government offers for nursery occupancy.
In addition lo this income, the centre has benefited from the 5UPPOrt of many funders in the year, including.. Henry
Smith Charity-, Garfield Weston Foundation; Kellett Fund al the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and
Northumberland,. Greggs Foundation., Ballinger Charitable Trust., Sir James Knott Trust., The Joicey Trust,. 1989
Willan Charitable Trust through the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland-, The National Lottery
Community Fund., Shepherds Offshore., the Newcastle Wellbeing Hub Fund 2024125 through Newcastle City
Council,. Pargiler Trust at the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland., Search Newcastle,. Winn
Group and the Pamela and Dorothy Denham,. Joseph Brough Charitable Trust., Brian & Margaret Thornpson and
Pamela Denham Grassroots funds at the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and NorthLJmberland.

ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Investment policy and objectives
The fund balances carried forward at 31 March 2025 show a surplus total of £415,827 12024., £357,509). An
operating surplus at 31 March 2025 amounting lo £58,318 12024.. £3,361) is shown in the Slalement of Financial
Activities.
The majority of fLJnds are expected lo be spent in the short term, so there are few funds for long terrn investment.,
however excess funds are deposited in an inlerest-bearing instant access account and a six-month fixed rate
deposit account.
Reserves policy
The Charity currently has a contingency fund of reserves and any interest accrued is applied to the work of the
charity.
Al 31 March 2025 the free reserves amounted to £266,79512024.' £257,599). The trustees agreed a new reserves
policy in May 2024, which comprises of a cessation reserve together with an income risk reserve. The cessation
reseNe includes potential redundancy costs and exit costs for leases and contracls and the income risk reserve is
based on three months, worth of unre5tricled running costs. These combine lo give a target reserve at the year-end
of £242.9k. We are holding reserves slighlly above this level., hawever we expect the level of unrestricted reseNes
lo fall in the new financial year, given the increased competition Dn funding streams, the continued impact of
inflation and the cost-of-living crisis and the reduction in self-generated income from room hire.
Designated reserves
The trustees had previously designated £10,000 to spend on marketing and a new website. The majority of this has
been spent, with the balance of £1,468 being carried foward for a further year lo cover any remaining costs. In
addition, the trustees have approved a designated reserve of £36,000 to cover specific repairs and maintenance
costs in the coming year. These include the replacement of external doors, new outdoor flooring within the nursery
gardens and refurbishment of the ladies, toilets. Designated reserves also includes the capital asset fund, which
represents the net book value of assets purchased using specific grant funding.
Insurance
Sl Martin's Centre Partnership used EcclesiastlC81 Insurance plc as the main insurers for the year and Victor
Insurance as the insurers for the nursery.
Politlcal contrlbutions
The Charity made no political contributions during the year.
Policy of payments of creditors
11 is St Martin's Centre's policy to pay all suppliers within their settlement terms.
Pension Commitment
St Martin's Centre Partnership has a pension scheme arrangement with Royal London and makes employer's
contributions to the scheme. Membership is offered lo all staff and inclLJdes death-in-service cover. The company
also has a NEST scheme to meet its auto enrolment dLJties.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
A new project 5UPPOrting early years children displaying speech and language delay slarted in April 2025. The
Ihree-year project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, focuses on developing and delivering activities
for children and buildir)g trust with local families lo maximise benefils to the children and the families as a whole.
We will also be focussing on securing continuation funding for our groups and activities for older adults, as the
funding for these ends in the new financial year.

ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity's governing documents are its Memorandum and Articles of Association, which constitute the charity as
a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The charills full name is St Martin's Centre Partnership. It is a registered charity in the Unit&J Kingdom, Charity No:
1108131 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England No.. 05235539.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees may from time to time appoint a new Member of the charity as a trustee, whether to fill a casual vacancy or
by way of addition to the Board, provided that the appointment does not cause the number of trustees to exceed the
maximum number allowed. Trustees are appointed for three years and are eligible for re-election for further three-
year terms.
Organisational structure
The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees together with a Finance Sub-committee. Both of these meet bi-
rnonthly. The Chief Executive and Director of Finance and Business Development attend meelings of the Board of
Trustees and the sub-committee but have no voting rights.
A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of services rests with the Chief
Executive. The Chief Executive is responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services agreed by the Board
of Trustees and ensuring adequate support and supervision of the staff team.
Induction and training of new trustees
When recruiting trustees, the Board looks for individuals with skills and experience which are of value to Sl Martin's
Centre and which may not be represented by existing trustees. Trustees are recruited through advertisemenl or by
recommendation, personal invitation, representatives from partnerships, ar from current or historic seNice users.
Anyone wishing to become a trustee is required to undergo a check with Ihe Disclosure and Barring Services IDBSI
at enhanced level and sign a declaration that they are not debarred from holding office. After appointment all new
truslees go through an induction led by staff and board members.
Key management remuneration
The trustees consider the board of trustees, senior staff and in partiCLJlar the Chief Executive and the Director of
Finance and Business Development as comprising the key management personnel of the charity in charge of
directing and controlling the charity and running and operating the charity on a day-to-day basis. Other key
personnel during the year include the Befriending and Wellbeing Manager and Nursery Manager. All trustees give
of their time freely and no trustee remuneration was paid in the year. Details of trustee expenses, key management
remuneration and related party transactions are disclosed in notes 9, 10 and 21 to the accounts.
Trustees are required lo disclose all relevant interests and register them with the Chief Executive and in accordance
with the charity's policy withdraw from decisions where a conflict of interest arises.
The pay of the charity's key management is reviewed annually. The remuneration is also bench-marked with
charities of a similar size and activity to ensure that the remuneration set is fair and not out of line with that generally
paid for similar roles.
Rlsk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate
controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The Chief Executive present5 a risk register to the Board of Trustees annually. Services delivered to children, young
people and vulnerable adults are risk assessed in accordance with the appropriate guidelines before
commencement of any activity.

ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to
the date of signature of the financial statements were..
Mr G Dunn
Mr G Park
MrT Lennox
Miss J Harris
Mr K Edgell
Mrs L Williams
Reverend J Sadler
Reverend T Ferguson
(Resigned 19 February 20251
(Appointed 19 February 2025)
This report has been prepared in accordance wilh the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small
companies exemption.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board ofTrustees.
Mr G Dunn
Trustee
Date.. ..11- NoV￿.19￿,- IOIJ

ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
I report to the trustees on rny examination of the financial statements of St Martin's Centre Partnership (the charity)
for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I repart in respect of my examination of the charity's
financial statements Garried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Acll. In carrying out my
examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)Ibl
of the 2011 Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
Since the charity's gross incorne exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed
in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 1 confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a
member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my exarnination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any Tnaterial respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act
2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those records., or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requiremenls of section 396 of the CoTnpanies Act
2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination., or
the financial slalemenls have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charilies
preparing their financial statements in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102).
I havp no concerns and have corne acr055 no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention
should be drawn in this report in Order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Michael Moran FCA
Robson Laidler Accountants Limlted
Fernwood House
Fernwood Road
Jesrnond
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE2 1TJ
England
Dated..
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Current financial year
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
25,000
332,469
8,664
4,762
264,823
289,823
332,469
8,664
4,762
272,379
287,585
6,815
10,218
Total Income
370,895
264,823
635,718
576,997
Expenditure on:
Charilable activities
328,278
249,122
577,400
573,636
Total expenditure
328,278
249,122
577,400
573,636
Net income and movement in funds
42.617
15,701
58,318
3,361
Reconciliation of funds.,
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
294,377
63,132
357,509
354,148
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
336,994
78,833
415,827
357,509
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Prior financial year
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
34,972
287,585
6,815
10,218
237,407
272,379
287,585
6,815
10,218
Total Incorne
339,590
237,407
576,997
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
353,968
219,668
573,636
Total expenditure
353,968
219,668
573,636
Net incomellexpenditure) and movement in funds
114.3781
17,739
3,361
Reconciliation of funds..
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
308,755
45,393
354,148
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
294,377
63,132
357,509

ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
30,464
27.393
Current assets
Stocks
Oebtors
Investments
Cash al bank and in hand
1,388
17,699
85,000
307,481
1,131
20,192
14
15
334,567
411,568
355,890
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
16
{26,205)
125,774}
Net current assets
385,363
330,116
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
415,827
357,509
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
19
18
78,833
336,994
63,132
294,377
415,827
357,509
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Acl 2006 with
respect lo accounting records and the preparation Df financial statements.
The members have not required the company to oblain an audil of its financial slalements for the year in question in
accordance with section 476.
These financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .1.1... Zoz
Mr G Dunn
Trustee
Company registration number 05235539 (England and Wales)
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operalions
22
57,990
23,875
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Purchase of investments
Investment income received
18,740}
185,0001
8,664
11,8181
6,815
Net cash {used inllgenerated from
Investlng activities
{85,0761
4,997
Net cash used In financing activilies
Net (decrease)lincrease in cash and cash
equivalents
127,086)
28,872
Cash and cash equivalents al beginning of year
334,567
305,695
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
307,481
334,567
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Charity information
st Martin's Centre Partnership is a charity incorporated as a company limiled by guarantee in England and
Wales. The registered office is St Martin's Centre, Roman Avenue, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and
Wear, NE6 2RJ, England.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of
Association, the Cornpanies Act 2006, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland" I'FRS 102,1 and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" (effective 1 January 20191. The
charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Designated funds are funds sel aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific future
purposes or projects.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are sel out in the notes lo the financia5 statements.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
1.4 Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds,
it 15 probable Ihal the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Donations are received by way of grants and donations and are included in full in the statement of financial
activities when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to Ihe grants
have been mel, and it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Grants and other income received in advance of the period to which they relate are treated as deferred
income if the related expenditure cannot be incurred until the future period. Deferred income is included within
liabilities in the balance sheet.
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policie5
(Continued)
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation commilling the
charity lo that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis,
inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered.
Charitable expenditure comprises all costs of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is recognisecl so as lo write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
25 % reducing balance basis
15.10 on reducing balance
330/0 on reducing balance
Assets are capitalised where it is expected Ihal they will be in use for a number of years. Assets costing below
£25 will not be capitalised. An impairment review of fixed assets is conducted annually.
1.7 Stocks
Stocks are valued al the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowan￿ for obsolete and
slow moving items.
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks, other short-lerm liquid
investments with original maturities of three months Dr less, and bank overdrafls. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on ils charitable activities.
1.10 Retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to Ihe
Gharitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to
which they relate.
1.11 Short term debtors and creditors
Debtors and creditors with no interest rale which are receivable or payable within one year are recorded al
transaction price. Any loss arising from impairment are recognised immediately in profit and loss.
1.12 VolunteeTS
St Martin's Centre Partnership benefits from the time and skills of volunteers in all areas of op&aliona
delivery. In accordance with Ihe Charities SORP (FRS 1021 this time is not recognised as a value in the
accounts. Further information on volunteer contribution is included in the Report of the Trustees.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Donatlons and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Grants
25,000
264,823
289,823
34,972
237,407
272,379
Grants receivable for
core activities
Children and Families
Newcastle East
National Lottery
Community Fund
Awards for All
Henry Smith Charity-
Care Costs
Henry Smith Charity-
Covid-19
Garfield Weston
Foundation
Ballinger Charitable
Trust
National Lottery
Community
Organisations- COL
Fund
Kellett Fund
The Gregg5
Foundation
Other
25,000
25,000
34,972
34,972
11,708
11,708
90,000
90,000
60,000
60,000
39.400
39,400
39,200
39,200
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
15.000
15,000
40,095
30,000
40,095
30,000
30,000
30,000
20,800
27,915
20,800
27,915
20,000
18,112
20,000
18.112
25,000
264,823
289,823
34,972
237,407
272,379
Government
rants
Incorlle from governments grants in the year comprise of grant funding from the Newcastle City Council lo
support the Wellbeing Hub £3,250 {2024 '. £Nill and Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund delivered
by the National Lottery Community Fund £Nil12024 £40,095). Governments grants totalled £3,250 {2024
£40,095).
Other unanal sed
rants
Other grant income in the year cornprises of funding from Christmas Appeal £2,645, Sir James Knott £10,000,
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust £10,000, The Joicey Trust £2,000, We51being Fund INCCI £3,250,
Emergency Fund £20.
Other grant income in the prior year comprises of funding from The Pargiter Trust £3,471, Community
Foundation - General Fund £6,418, Winn Group £2,000, Christmas Appeal £1,223 and Search Newcastle
£5,000.
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from other trading a¢tlvities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Nursery income
Cafe income
Contributions from user groups
289,529
23,984
18,956
258,533
19,164
9,888
Other trading activities
332,469
287,585
Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Interest receivable
8,664
6,815
Other income
UnrestrScted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
other income
4,762
10,218
Other income comprises of miscellaneous income totalling £4,76212024'. £10,218).
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on charitable activltles
Charitable
Charitable
expenditure expenditure
2025
2024
Direct costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairrnenl
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone and ICT
Postage and stationery
Cafe purchases
Sundries and cleaning
Training
Repairs and renewals
Bank charges
Travelling
Nursery resources and refreshments
Project resources and refreshments
External salary costs
Food parcels
413,146
5,669
3,988
3,419
18,996
1,135
4,061
12,231
32,019
448
19,836
501
8,257
12,825
9.329
14,416
14,724
422,835
6.322
7,174
2,289
13.663
1,534
5,465
10,232
29,517
2,735
20,322
399
5,944
16,082
7,729
3.680
15,194
575,000
571,116
Share of support and governance costs {s&e note 71
Governance
2,400
2,520
577,400
573,636
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
328,278
249,122
353,968
219,668
577,400
573,636
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Support costs
Support Governance
costs
Costs
2025
2024
Independentt examiners fees
2.400
2,400
2,520
2,400
2,400
2,520
Analysed between
Charitable activities
2,400
2,400
2,520
Governance Costs includes payments to the independent exarniners of £2,400 (2024.. £2,520) for independent
examination fees.
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is ststed after chargingllcreditingl..
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
5,669
6,322
Trustees
None of the trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits fram the
charity during the year.
Trustees. expenses
No expenses were reimbursed for expenses during this or the prior period.
10 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Management and administration slaff
Project staff
Nursery staff
Support staff
12
12
Total
21
22
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Employees
(Continued}
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security Costs
Other pension costs
378,519
23,665
10,962
389,440
22,531
10,864
413,146
422,835
Pension costs
The charity operates two defined contribution pensions schemes. £10,962 has been recognised in the SOFA
as an expense {2024- £10,864).
rnana
ement
Key management personnel of Ihe charity are the trustees and senior staff and in particular the Chief
Executive and the Director of Finance. The remuneration of all senior staff tatalled £154,071 12024..
£150,726).
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was rnore than £60,000.
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from lax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 ta the extent that these are applied lo its charitable objects.
12 Tangible fixed assets
Plant and Fixtures and
machinery
flttlngs
Computer
equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
17,769
74,880
8,740
10,664
103,313
8,740
At 31 March 2025
17,769
83,620
10,664
112,053
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
14,758
753
54,462
3,608
6,700
1,308
75,920
5,669
At 31 March 2025
15.511
58,070
8,008
81,589
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
2,258
25,550
2,656
30,464
At 31 March 2024
3,011
20,418
3,964
27,393
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Stocks
2025
2024
Stocks
1,388
1.131
14 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
1,865
9,991
5,843
7.033
6,555
6,604
17,699
20,192
15 Current asset investments
2025
2024
Unlisted investmenls
85,000
16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
4,821
6,778
700
13,906
5,587
5,678
14,509
26,205
25,774
Included within accruals and deferred income is deferred income of £6,814 (2024 £3221 relating mainly to
nursery income received in advance.
17 Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribLttion schemes
Charge to profil or loss in respect of defined contribution schernes
10,962
10,864
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately fram those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Designated funds
The unreslricled funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject lo specific conditions by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been sel aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
Movement in funds
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
Balance at
1 April 2024
Transfer5
Balance at
31 March 2025
General - Nursery
Cafe and Hospitalty
Capital asset fund
Marketing reserve
Repairs reserve
3,640
289,529
23,694
(268,6021
123,6941
15921
11.4181
124,567)
2,859
2,886
2,267
1,468
36,000
36,000
9,385
313,223
(294,3061
11,433
39,735
General-Nurser
Funds received from Newcastle City Council under the Government's 2 and 3-year-old offers for childcare
places, tO9ether with a small amount of private fees from parenlslcarers.
Café and hos
Income and expenditure from The Avenue coffee shop in the centre, together wilh hospitality provided to room
bookings.
ital Asset Fund
This fund has been set up to represent the nel book value of capital assets purchased from restrided funding
received from the Fresh Ideas Fund. 11 is being reduced each year in line with the charity's depreciation policy.
rk
The trustees have designated funds to spend on a new website and improved marketing.
airs Reserve
The trustees have designated fLJnds to spend on future repairs.
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
19 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to Specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
Movement In funds
In¢oming
Resources
resources
•xpèndèd
Balanc& at
1 April 2024
Transfer5
Balance at
31 March 2025
Henry Smith Charity - Core costs
Henry Smith Charity - Covid-19
Garfield Weston Foundation
Kellett Fund
The Pargiler Trust
Sir James Knotl Trust
The Joicey Trust
Winn Group
Community Foundation general
The Greggs Foundation
National Lottery Community Fund
Awards for All
Emergency Fund
Christmas Appeal
Newcastle Wellbeing Hub Fund
Search Newcastle
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
Ballinger Charitable Trust
90,000
39,400
30,000
30,000
160,0001
{44,9961
130,0001
132,4421
12,8211
110,0001
12,0001
11,4561
16,4191
(20,0001
30,000
9,587
25,000
7,338
15.183
25,000
9,780
2,821
10,000
2.000
1,657
6,419
1201}
20,800
800
11,708
20
2,645
3,250
111,7081
189
201
410
12,6451
(8841
12,0831
16,6681
115,0001
2,366
2,083
10,000
15,000
3,332
63,132
264,823
(249,1221
78,833
Pur
ose of Restr
en Smith Charit Core cos
Three-year funding received to contribute towards the core costs of the centre.
Smith Charit Covid - 19
Three year funding received lo develop and deliver the Befriending and Wellbeing Project
Garfield Weston Foundation
One-year contribution to the core costs of the centre.
Kelletl Fund at the Communit FoLJnd8tion T
ne & Wear and Northumberland
Two-year continuation funding enabling the expansion and continuing services and activities offered lo older
adults within our community.
Par
iter Trust and Communit Foundation
ener
Pamela and Doroth Denham Jo
Charitable Trust Brian & Mar
aret Thom
son and Pamela Denham Grassroots funds
al the Communil
Foundation T
ne & Wear and Northumberland
Funding provided to extend the provision of physical activities for older adults.
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
19 Restricted funds
(Continued)
ames Kn
11 Trust
A three-year contribution towards the core costs of Ihe cenlre.
The Joice
Trust
A one-year contribution towards the core costs of the centre.
Winn Grou
The funding was used lo provide items within the Emergency Fund and to extend our provision around the
cost-of-living cris15.
Awards for All - The National Lotte
Communit Fund
The funding was Ljsed to deliver a variety of activities over the summer months for children aged from birth lo
11 years. The project also included meals and snacks to alleviate holiday hunger.
Gre
s Foundation
One-year contribution lo the core costs of the centre.
Emer
enc
Fund
Funds generated through fundraising and utilised to provide ernergency supplies to families most in need.
Christmas A
eal
Funds generated from the public and local organisations to provide Christmas hampers containing food and
gifts to families most in need.
Newcastle Wellbein
Hub Fund 2024125 thr
h Newcas11e Cit Council
The funding provided free light meals and hot drinks to those attending the wellbeing hub in the Gentre, as well
as contributing towards salary and utility costs incurred in the running of the hub.
Search Newcastle
Funding to operate bi-monthly Memory Teas for people living with dementia and their carers.
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
A contribution towards the salary costs of the Chief Executive role.
The Ballin
er Charitable Trust
A Iwo-year contribution towards the core costs of the centre.
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ST MARTIN'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restrlcted
funds
2025
Total
2025
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets
Currenl assetsllliabilities)
30,464
306,530
30,464
385,363
78,833
336,994
78,833
415,827
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
Current assetsllliabilitiesl
27,393
266,984
27,393
330,116
63,132
294,377
63,132
357,509
21 Related party transactlons
During the year the charity employed the partner of one of the trustees. The total remuneration paid to the
employee during the year was £13,125 12024 £13,102). The employment was on a normal commercial
basis.
There were no further related party transactions during the year.
22 Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
Surplus far the year
58,318
3,361
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
18,6641
5,669
16,8151
6,322
Movements in working capital..
Ilncreasel in stocks
Decrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
12571
2,493
431
1647)
15,061
6,593
Cash generated from operations
57,990
23,875
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